Hand of Horzasha [Mystery][Fantasy][Courtroom Drama][Relationship Building][Monsters][Anthro][Free]
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Hand of Horzasha [Mystery][Fantasy][Courtroom Drama][Relationship Building][Monsters][Anthro][Free]
Hand of Horzasha - A Melancholy Mystery in a Land Without Maps
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Story
Hand of Horzasha places you in the shoes of Diala Joulsae, an explorer sent by the human world to map out the uncharted lands beyond an ancient barrier at the edges of the known world. Upon arriving, she is beset by unknown wildlife when a race of people called the Meire come to her rescue. Sheltering Diala in their idyllic village, the Meire show her their way of life and offer her refuge in exchange for labor. Stranded for the time being, Diala agrees. But when the obvious neglect of an orphaned child comes to light, Diala finds a new reason to put her journey on hold, the consequences of which will change her life irreversibly.
Players will discover a cast of unusual characters, almost none of whom are humans. In order to keep staying in the village and unraveling its mysteries, Diala will need to be on good terms with the people in charge. There are seven powerful families who rule Randall Village, and they vote each month on whether to continue sheltering or evict their refugee residents, whom they call "Lessers." With the help of others in her position, Diala will have to endure many hardships in order to uncover the truth, including the dreaded trial spoken of only in whispers: "Obosolph."
Features
[*]Meet the host of monster races that inhabit the enigmatic Randall Village, complete with 35+ different characters and lush, animated backgrounds.
[*]Document your findings in a robust encyclopedia system as you gather clues and profiles that will help unravel the mysteries of the valley.
[*]Form and strengthen bonds with the cat-like Meire who rule the town. Create alliances with each family to avoid eviction at the end of each month.
[*]Explore optional encounters with townsfolk to bolster your standing and learn more about the region.
[*]Put your life on the line in dangerous ritual confrontations that decide the fates of your neighbors.
[*]Experience four intriguing chapters and a total of seven different endings.
[*]Discover extra bonus content depending on your ending! (Will feature achievements will when the game comes to Steam at a later date.)
Characters
Diala is the protagonist of this story. She has arrived in the village by accident and is new to this world.
Aurelia is an orphan who appears in Randall Village to play with its children. But the adults, for whatever reason, do not acknowledge her existence.
Hudra is Diala's next-door neighbor. She is a skilled hunter and acrobat, but she is not the most sociable person around.
Yolk is a messenger who works directly under the mayor of Randall Village. It is his job to watch over various refugee villagers, Diala included. He is notoriously mean-spirited.
Nathaniel is one of the village's guards. He lives with the Oodse family and is among the friendliest of all residents in town.
Fielle is the Randall Village librarian. She is reserved, but also knowledgeable about many worldly topics.
Al is the village's south guard. He lives with the Vall family and is not a very trusting fellow. He is, however, revered by the village Meire for his integrity.
Ernst runs the general store and is the only other human in Randall Village besides Diala. He is cold and quiet, but seems to know more than he ever lets on.
Release Info
The game is name-your-price on Itch.io. I wrote, drew, and coded the game myself with music by Miguel Bulteau, mixing by his frequent collaborator Miguel Jesus, and with editing and proofreading by my lifelong personal friend and writing mentor, Gwendolyn Hicks. This project was a four year endeavor and we would love to know what you think of it. Enjoy!
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